Key To Success Through Organization Binders Key To Success Through Organization

Why One Binder Everything is in One Place Teacher and Parents can Check all Work Most Convenient for Students

Binder requirements 2 ½-4 inch Three Ring Binder (3 inch is ideal) Pencil Pouch with 3 ring connectors School issued planner Dividers with labels Lined paper Pens/ Pencils Any other necessary supplies for specific teachers

Binder Organization Maintain at least one pencil and pen in your pouch at the front of your binder.   Place planner immediately behind your pouch. Divide all classes with labeled dividers. File notes from most recent to oldest at the beginning of each divider section. Keep handouts and homework in chronological order also, right behind your notes. 

How to set up our binders STEP 1 Open the binder and place your supplies in this order 1.Pencil pouch 2. Planner 3. Lined paper 4. Tabs

How to set up our binders Step 2 Using permanent marker label all of your tabs Label with the class name Do not label with numbers Label them in the order of your classes Example if 1st period is Math the label should say Math

How to set up our binders Step 3 Place loose leaf lined paper immediately behind your planner. Keep it stocked so you always have a supply of paper for all classes.

Don’t use folders. Folders only add to disorganization by becoming cluttered. When your binder becomes overloaded, keep current notes and handouts, and store old notes, homework, etc., in another notebook, folder, or box at home.